FORTECHSarum Lodge, St Anne’s Court, Talygarn, Pontyclun CF72 9HHTel: 01443 228867 Fax: 01443 239083 Email: fortech@composites-proc-assoc.co.uk Established: 1990 Professional staff: 1 Key personnel: Kenneth L Forsdyke, CChem, FIMMM, MRSC Services offered: Consultants in FRP processing, product development and marketing, solving of thermoset composite materials processing problems and product development problems, work in any resins system but specialist in phenolic resin processing, market expansion consultancy, also work in non-composite phenolic resin application areas. Typical projects undertaken: Consultancy in production processes for composite materials, factory layout, selection of materials, etc. Expert witness for cases involving composite building products, rail vehicle interior and exterior panelling, food preparation area walls, etc., refractory products, friction materials, marine prop-shaft bearings. Phenolic foam production consultancy. Overseas experience: USA, Sweden, Japan, Australia, France, Norway. Language(s): French Keywords: Fibre reinforced plastics; Polymer based composites; Materials selection; Phenolic resins; Plant design EXPERT WITNESS |